Halaholo was selected by Hurricanes coaching management following an excellent ITM Cup season for Southland when he topped many of the competition's offensive statistics.

As a physical midfielder, Halaholo worked in well with teammates Conrad Smith and Ma'a Nonu as he went on to make 18 appearances for the Hurricanes during the 2015 and 2016 season.

His form saw him sign a three-year deal with the Cardiff Blues at the end of the 2016 season.

Back in his high school days, Halaholo was a key member of the extremely successful Mt Albert Grammar first XV in 2010, along with fellow Hurricanes newcomer, Iopu Iopu-Aso.